Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and sustainable lifestyles using the ten principles of One Planet Living. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic officer to deliver a unique project.
The Horticulture Officer will work on the Growing Active project, a pilot project working with community organisations and residents to share skills around horticulture and growing to support existing community greening and growing programmes.
This role will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project including project planning and delivery, partnership development, monitoring of outcomes, coordination with the project partner organisations and evaluation.
With a sound understanding of horticulture and a passion to tackle the climate crisis, you will have previous experience of running community-based projects and have the ability to motivate, providing inspiration and leadership to others. You will require excellent communication and organisational skills and a have commitment to a community-led approach to addressing climate change locally.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position, then we would like to hear from you. For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please download an application form from www.menvcity.org.uk. Alternatively, contact Middlesbrough Environment City info@menvcity.org.uk or 01642 579820.
MEC are also recruiting for a Food for the Planet Officer and would consider applications from candidates who wish to undertake both roles. If you feel you have the relevant skills and would like to apply for both roles, please submit two separate applications and supporting statements.
Contact
Joe Dunne
01642 579820
info@menvcity.org.uk
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The closing date for this job is 7 February 2022 - 10:00am.